The future of Asian football is set to usher in greater success and progress as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the collaborative project of a new AFC Stadium in a ground-breaking ceremony held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards leveraging the power of football to instil positive change marked a significant milestone today after the Confederation was confirmed as the latest member of the United Nations’ (UN) Football for the Goals (FFTG) initiative. As the most populous Continent and home to two-thirds …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its 2nd AFC Elite Youth Special Online Session yesterday to highlight the role played by Member Associations (MAs) in youth development in their regions, while also discussing the ways in which the AFC Elite Youth Scheme can assist the MAs in creating National Youth …
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An Asian Football Confederation (AFC) delegation led by the AFC Deputy General Secretary Shin Man Gill and Deputy Chairperson of the AFC Safety and Security Task Force Datuk Dell Akbar Khan met with the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) President Police Commissioner General Dr H. Mochamad Iriawan on Wednesday and …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee underlined its commitment to raise the technical standards of the Continent’s coaches after it approved several enhancements and new requirements at its fifth meeting held virtually today. In preparation of the launch of the AFC Women’s Champions League in 2024, the Committee, led …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the Continent’s match officials continue to receive the highest standards of mentorship and guidance was further reinforced by the AFC Referees Committee at its sixth meeting held virtually today. Chaired by His Excellency Du Zhaocai, the Committee approved several decisions aimed at …
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The FIFA World Cup is back in Asia with Qatar set to host the 22nd edition of the global showpiece that unites the football world. The gulf nation will be representing the Arab world while also making their first ever appearance at the World Cup finals. Alongside them will be …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deep shock and sadness over the tragic loss of lives during an Indonesian Premier League (Liga 1) match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang city, Indonesia, on Saturday. “I …
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Qatar have been selected as the hosts for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee at its fifth meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Following a comprehensive Bid Evaluation process as well as the overall risk assessment on the key deliverables outlined …
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The AFC Medical Committee has selected Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the venue for the eighth edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Conference to be staged in 2025 at its fifth meeting held virtually today. Following the postponement of the 7 th AFC Medical Conference to March 2023, the …
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